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To create an activity using an LTI External tool, go to the Course page and turn on Edit mode. Click either the link ‘Add an activity or resource’ at the bottom of each section, or click anywhere on the course page where you want to add your item. The Activity chooser will show; then, select the tool you want to create an activity with. | To create an activity using an LTI External tool, go to the Course page and turn on Edit mode. Click either the link ‘Add an activity or resource’ at the bottom of each section, or click anywhere on the course page where you want to add your item. The Activity chooser will show; then, select the tool you want to create an activity with. | ||
If the tool you want to use is not in the Activity chooser, you need to toggle the 'Show in activity chooser' option in the table in Course page > More > LTI External tools. This page is also where you can see all LTI External tools available in your course. | If the tool you want to use is not in the Activity chooser, you need to toggle the 'Show in activity chooser' option in the table in Course page > More > LTI External tools. This page is also where you can see all LTI External tools available in your course. For more information, see [[Managing LTI External tools]]. | ||
Once you select the tool in the Activity chooser, you can continue with activity creation and select the settings you'd like. | Once you select the tool in the Activity chooser, you can continue with activity creation and select the settings you'd like. | ||
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If you see the Grade section, but there is no checkbox ‘Allow tool to add grades in the gradebook’, it means that your site administrator has configured the tool to always write grades in the gradebook. | If you see the Grade section, but there is no checkbox ‘Allow tool to add grades in the gradebook’, it means that your site administrator has configured the tool to always write grades in the gradebook. | ||
==== Other settings ==== | ==== Other settings ==== | ||
Depending on what is enabled for your site and course, you may also need to explore [[Common module settings]], [[Restrict access]], [[Activity completion]], [[Tags]] and [[Competencies]] | Depending on what is enabled for your site and course, you may also need to explore [[Common module settings]], [[Restrict access]], [[Activity completion]], [[Tags]] and [[Competencies]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:10, 25 September 2023
Template:External tool This page explores how to use LTI External tools in your course as activities or resources.
To learn how to add LTI External tools to your course or site, see Managing LTI External tools.
How is it set up?
To create an activity using an LTI External tool, go to the Course page and turn on Edit mode. Click either the link ‘Add an activity or resource’ at the bottom of each section, or click anywhere on the course page where you want to add your item. The Activity chooser will show; then, select the tool you want to create an activity with.
If the tool you want to use is not in the Activity chooser, you need to toggle the 'Show in activity chooser' option in the table in Course page > More > LTI External tools. This page is also where you can see all LTI External tools available in your course. For more information, see Managing LTI External tools.
Once you select the tool in the Activity chooser, you can continue with activity creation and select the settings you'd like.
General
Content
If you're using a tool that supports deep linking, you will see a 'Select content' button on top of the activity form. Use this button to select which specific content from the tool you want to use in your activity.
Once you select content, the Activity name and Activity description might be automatically populated by the tool.
If not, give your activity a name and, optionally, a description.
Display activity name when students access the tool
You will only see this setting if your site uses the Classic theme and, in the tool settings, the tool’s content display has been configured as ‘Embed’ or ‘Embed, without blocks’.
This setting determines whether the activity name is displayed on the screen once your students access it.
Display activity description when students access the tool
You will only see this setting if, in the tool settings, the tool’s content display has been configured as ‘Embed’ or ‘Embed, without blocks’.
This setting determines whether the activity description is displayed on the screen once your students access it.
Grade
Your activity will only have a Grade section if the tool it is using has been given permission to write grades in the gradebook.
In activities created using LTI External Tools, the grade will always be given by the tool. You might have the option to completely deactivate grading for your activity if the checkbox ‘Allow tool to add grades in the gradebook’ is displayed.
If you see the Grade section, but there is no checkbox ‘Allow tool to add grades in the gradebook’, it means that your site administrator has configured the tool to always write grades in the gradebook.
Other settings
Depending on what is enabled for your site and course, you may also need to explore Common module settings, Restrict access, Activity completion, Tags and Competencies.
